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Approaching Midtown School Dates To Know

The bell rings on 2012-13 school year for Atlanta's public schools on Aug. 6

Kroger’s Atlanta Division, in partnership with the Children’s Restoration Network and WSB-TV, began Monday its 12-day  “Back 2 School” campaign, during which 125 Kroger stores will serve as school supply drop-off sites to benefit metro Atlanta children.

Children’s Restoration Network, a local nonprofit agency focusing on homeless children in metro Atlanta, works with more than 130 shelters and group homes which house more than 4,000 youth each year, making success of this campaign vital. See here for a list of items requested.

In Midtown, Kroger stores can be found at 1700 Monroe Drive in Ansley Mall and at 725 Ponce de Leon Avenue. To find the Kroger store nearest you, visit www.kroger.com.

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The Great Backpack Giveaway

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Agape Community Center is working to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to kids in at-risk neighborhoods through its Great Backpack Giveaway. Don't have time to fill a backpack? Then consider sponsoring a child's backpack for $35. 

The backpack campaign deadline is July 25. For a list of items, see this shopping list and check donation drop off locations for times.

Agape Community Center, 2353 Bolton Road, Atlanta, 30318
MODA Floors & Interiors, 1417 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta 30318
Craftsmen Printing, 1290 Collier Road N.W., Atlanta 30318
First Montessori School of Atlanta, 5750 Long Island Drive, Atlanta 30327
Kashi Atlanta, 1681 McLendon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Perry Homes Branch, 2011 Bolton Road, NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

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SPARK School Supplies

With school starting on August 6, it's that time again to begin shopping for school school supplies.

Supply lists for are posted in the PDF documents on the right. Click through to make sure you get everything the kids will need.

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Grady High School Registration

For students who missed the deadline to re-register or are new to Grady High School, the next registration dates are July 25-27; 31; and Aug. 1-2.

Hours of operation are 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. See here for a letter from the district regarding re-registration.

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9th Grade and New Student Orientation

On Friday, Aug. 3, 9th Grade and New Student Orientation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Grady High Student Theater.

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PSAT/SAT/ACT Accommodations 

Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive accommodations for the PSAT/SAT/ACT tests. Not all students with disabilities require accommodations. Not all students who do require accommodations require the same accommodations.
 
Families may visit the websites below to review the criteria for PSAT/SAT/ACT testing accommodations. Additionally, parents may contact Grady's SSD Coordinator, Ms. Sheryl Newman, upon arrival at Grady for the 2012-13 school year. Mrs. Newman requests that parents seeking PSAT/SAT/ACT accommodations for the 2012-13 school year (active IEP or 504 plans only) to contact her via email at snewman@atlanta.k12.ga.us in early August for further support.
 
Pre-registration for the 2012 PSAT is NOT required. However, it’s the parent’s responsibility to review the criteria and apply for testing accommodations with the national testing agencies.
 
SAT Student Accommodations

ACT Student Accommodations

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Club Dates - July  

Theater Tech Workdays
Monday, July 23 – Wednesday, July 25
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Theater BBQ
Wednesday, July 25
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 
G3 Robotics Booster Club Meeting
Thursday, July 26
7 p.m.
Robotics Workshop, Grady High School

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Heads Up Rising Senior Families   

Cap and gown pictures will be taken at the same time as senior pictures this year, rather than being a separate session taken in the spring. This is a big change; for years and years, cap and gown pictures have been in the spring. Further information will be coming as to when these student picture dates will take place.

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College and Career Connection News

Class of 2013 Apply to College Boot Camp
When: Friday, August 3, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Who:Rising Seniors (Class of 2013) Where: Grady Black Box Theater Cost: $5 at the door. This includes a healthy snack and lunch, and a CCC folder for all your handouts from the boot camp.Why: To help rising seniors get a jump-start on all things college: the college application process, financial aid, searching for scholarships, essay writing, resume writing, building a college list. Start now, before senior year gets CRAZY! By: The CCC and with the help of many experts on the college search process. Special addition: Several colleges will be on hand for you to meet, including UGA, Columbus State U, Berry College, Georgia Perimeter College, LSU, and University of West Georgia. RSVP to gradybootcamp@gmail.com.   

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SAT Prep class 

When: Aug 27 - Oct 3. Please call 404-351-4955 for more information.
Location: Grady High School: 929 Charles Allen Dr NE Atlanta GA 30309
Dates : Aug 27, 29; Sept 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26; Oct 1, 3
Schedule: Mon & Thur (4-6 pm) on each day
Room: E 202
Fee: $389
Register & Pay online: http://www.successprep.com/SAT-prep-atlanta-ga-grady-high-school

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Grady High School Summer Reading List

Summer Reading List is available online at Grady's website. Get your student started reading now!


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